Nose

Aromas of crème de cassis, cured meats, lavender, huckleberry jelly and blueberry.

Palate

Sweet and savory with structured, focused length.

Growing Conditions

Our vineyard-designated “first” wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon grown in our largest and best-situated vineyard, at 850 feet of elevation, perched at the top of our hill above Rutherford and St. Helena. The 2014 Brothers Vineyard is showing a distinctive and powerful flavor profile of classic, California-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, highlighted by the nuances of a unique site and vintage.

Bottling

Bottling Date April 18, 2016.

Winemaking

Natural, wild yeast fermentation.

Aging

18 months in French Oak, 50% new and 50% used.